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Do you Mush with
P.R.I.D.E.?
P.R.I.D.E. stands for Providing Responsible
Information on a Dog’s Environment. The relationship between
sled dogs and humans is one of the oldest bonds of its kind.
Modern sled dog owners are proud of their dogs as canine
athletes that are bred and trained to do what they love: run as
part of a team. Mush with P.R.I.D.E. supports the responsible care
and humane treatment of all dogs and is dedicated to enhancing
the care and treatment of sled dogs in their traditional and
modern uses.
Mush with P.R.I.D.E. was established in 1991 as an organization of mushers who were concerned about the care of sled dogs and public perceptions of mushing. To address some of these concerns, P.R.I.D.E. developed sled dog care and equipment guidelines. We instituted a voluntary kennel inspection program and created an email list to facilitate communication among dog mushers whose main concern is treatment and care of sled dogs. P.R.I.D.E. guidelines have frequently been used by other groups and agencies when determining responsible dog care and kennel husbandry standards.
Today Mush with P.R.I.D.E. members are found
throughout the world; nearly half of the P.R.I.D.E. membership
resides in Alaska, but members from the lower 48, Canada,
Norway, and even Jamaica are steadily increasing in numbers.
Spring of 2007, P.R.I.D.E. elected an enthusiastic new
multi-state, international
Board of Directors who are
excited to throw their energy into the P.R.I.D.E. organization.
Some of the topics we hope to address this year (with the help of our membership) include:
Who should join Mush with P.R.I.D.E.?
Anyone who cares about sled dogs and mushing is encouraged to support Mush with P.R.I.D.E. by becoming a member. Current P.R.I.D.E. members include large competitive kennels, small recreational teams, skijorers, veterinarians, race giving organizations, local mushing clubs, equipment providers, and fans of sled dogs. The support and input from our membership is what helps direct the P.R.I.D.E. Board of Directors and establish P.R.I.D.E. as a leading organization promoting responsible sled dog care and dog-powered sports. |
Mush with P.R.I.D.E.
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PO Box 1915, Kenai, AK 99611 USA.
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